AEG DRG E18

Built by AEG, Krupp

Top speed

150 km/h

93 mph

Power output

2,840 kW

3,809 hp

Weight

109 t

240,304 lb

Length

16.92 m

55 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1935–1955

55 units

Overview of the AEG DRG E18

Discover the iconic DRG E18 electric locomotive, a true engineering marvel from the era of steam transitioning to electric traction.

Built by AEG and Krupp between 1935 and 1955, this powerful machine boasts a top speed of 150 km/h, making it suitable for express passenger services.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a robust 1'Do'1' wheel arrangement, the E18 is a testament to German railway engineering.

It delivers an impressive 2840 kW of power and a tractive effort of 206 kN, ensuring efficient operation.

This versatile locomotive served with the Deutsche Reichsbahn and later Deutsche Bahn AG, and also saw service in Austria as the ÖBB 1018.

Today, you can still admire this piece of railway history, with examples preserved by the ÖGEG.

AEG DRG E18 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	AEG, Krupp · 1935–195555 units
Top speed	150 km/h93 mph	93 mph
Power output	2,840 kW3,809 hp	3,809 hp
Tractive effort	206 kN46,311 lbf	46,311 lbf
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	1'Do'1'
Length	16.92 m55 ft 6 in	55 ft 6 in
Weight	109 t240,304 lb	240,304 lb

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Operators of the AEG DRG E18

Railway companies that have operated the DRG E18, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Austrian Federal Railways	ÖBB 1018	Austria
Austrian Society for Railway History	ÖGEG 1018	Austria
Deutsche Bahn AG	DB 118	Germany
German Imperial Railway	DRG E18	Germany